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Build practical skills to manage stress and hard emotions
CBT-based therapy that helps adults build healthy, practical coping skills for stress and difficult emotions.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most Coping Skills Development has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver Coping Skills Development however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Coping skills are the strategies you use to handle stress and difficult emotions. Healthy coping means addressing problems directly and knowing how to steady your body and mind. Therapy helps you practice tools like problem-solving, relaxation, and reframing, then apply them to the situations you actually face.
Does this sound like you?
- You handle everything and then fall apart over something small.
- You know the drink, the scroll, or the snack is not helping and you do it anyway.
- Once you are upset, you cannot find the off switch.
- You have read the advice and you still do not know what to do in the moment.
- You white-knuckle through the week and crash on Saturday.
- The strategies that used to work have stopped working.
- You want a plan, not a pep talk.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Coping skills are the strategies you use to manage stress and difficult emotions. Most people were never taught them directly, and then are expected to have them.
What are coping skills?
They are what you do when things get hard. Healthy, active coping means facing problems directly and knowing how to steady your body and mind while you do it.
Unhealthy coping is not stupidity. It is short-term relief with a long-term cost: the drink that ends the day, the scroll that eats the evening, the avoidance that makes tomorrow worse. The American Psychological Association describes chronic unmanaged stress as a real risk to physical and mental health, which is why the strategies you use actually matter.
Why do my current strategies stop working?
Because they were built for a different load. Strategies that carried you through school or your twenties may not hold under a job, a family, and a body that recovers more slowly.
Some strategies also work just well enough to prevent you from finding better ones. Numbing gets you to sleep, so you never learn to wind down. Avoidance gets you through the week, so the problem stays.
What does coping skills therapy involve?
We use cognitive behavioral therapy, and the work is practical from the first session.
Your first session is an intake: what brought you in, what you already do to cope, and a 0 to 10 rating of the stress. The early work shows where your current strategies were built and what has held up, and that feeds a treatment plan you build with your therapist, with goals tied to coping plus one personal goal of your own.
From there, weekly sessions build out the toolkit in three directions: problem-solving for what can be changed, relaxation and grounding for a nervous system stuck on high, and reframing for the thoughts that make everything heavier than it needs to be.
You practice in session and apply between sessions. Then you come back and report what actually happened. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together, and the plan is adjusted based on what they show. That loop is what makes skills durable rather than theoretical.
Which skills will I actually learn?
That depends on where things break down for you. Someone who freezes under pressure needs different tools than someone who explodes.
Common ones include paced breathing and grounding for acute moments, thought records for spiraling, structured problem-solving for the decisions you keep circling, and distress tolerance for situations you cannot change right now. The point is not to know a hundred techniques. It is to have four that work when you need them.
Can this work alongside other therapy?
Yes. Coping skills work stands on its own, and it also supports treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, or another concern.
For many people, building the skills first makes the deeper work possible. You cannot process something difficult without a way to steady yourself afterward.
Why do I know what to do and still not do it?
Because knowing a skill and having it available under stress are different things. Under pressure, your body moves faster than your knowledge. That is not a discipline problem.
The fix is rehearsal. A skill you have only read about will not show up in a hard moment. A skill you have practiced twenty times will. Your therapist has you practice when you are calm, precisely so the tool is reachable when you are not.
What if my coping is causing problems?
Say so directly. Drinking more than you want to, eating in ways you regret, spending, avoiding, disappearing into a screen. None of that will shock your therapist, and none of it will be treated as a moral failure.
These strategies exist because they work in the short term. The work is not to strip them away and leave you with nothing. It is to build something that works better before you need to give up what is currently holding you together. That order matters, and your therapist will keep to it.
If your coping involves substance use that has become hard to control, tell your therapist. Therapy can complement care from a prescriber or a specialty program.
How do I get started?
You can book online at any time, or call (646) 493-4007 to talk to someone first. We are in-network with most major plans, and you can confirm your coverage before your first appointment.
We see clients in Jamaica, Queens, and Buffalo, with sessions conducted by telehealth. Care is collaborative and paced to you.
What does it look like?
- •Feeling overwhelmed by stress and unsure how to manage it
- •Reaching for habits that offer relief but cause problems later
- •Difficulty calming down once emotions build
- •Wanting healthier ways to handle pressure and setbacks
- •Old strategies no longer working the way they used to
Who is this for?
- •Adults who want practical tools for stress and difficult emotions
- •People navigating change, pressure, or a demanding period of life
- •Anyone building a healthier response to stress alongside other therapy
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- First meeting
Your therapist asks what brought you in, your history, and what you are already doing to cope. You rate the stress and how overwhelmed you feel on a 0 to 10 scale. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Mapping what is behind it
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking for how you have handled pressure before and the strengths you already carry. You can decline any question.
- Setting the goals
You build the plan together. Goals are tied to coping, such as using a grounding skill in acute moments and replacing a strategy that backfires, each with concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions practice the skills, widen the toolkit, and apply it to harder situations. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures to see whether it is working, and the plan is adjusted.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance, and what will this cost?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks what you are already doing to cope, what works, and where it breaks down. You choose the situations you want tools for and leave with a first skill to try.
How long does this take, and do the skills stick?
Skills stick through practice, so the pace depends on how much you use them between sessions. Many people meet weekly for a couple of months. No therapist can promise a specific result, but the tools are yours to keep.
Do I need a diagnosis to work on coping skills?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis. Wanting better tools for stress is a good enough reason to book.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, and we also see clients in our Jamaica and Buffalo offices. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
Can this work alongside therapy for something else?
Yes. Coping skills work stands on its own or supports treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, or another concern. Your therapist will fit it to what you are working on.
What are coping skills?
Coping skills are the strategies you use to manage stress, difficult emotions, and hard situations. Healthy ones include grounding and breathing techniques, reaching out for support, problem-solving, movement, and reframing unhelpful thoughts, while avoidance or numbing tend to make things worse over time. Therapy helps you build a wider, more reliable set of coping skills and know which to use when.
Your questions, answered in full
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
See if we take your insurance - 2
- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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